Red Diamond Print Viscose Crepe Fabric – Lightweight Dressmaking Material

Red and white is a combination that always looks confident, and the double diamond gives it a graphic, rhythmic feel. The diamonds repeat all over the cloth, so the pattern is crisp and balanced, a little retro and very wearable. It’s bold enough to be the star of an outfit, and simple enough to wear again and again.

Why it’s a good summer fabric

This is a woven viscose at a light 125gsm, with a soft, silky feel that sits comfortably on the skin. It’s breathable, so it stays comfortable when the weather warms up, and the drape is fluid, so a dress or a pair of trousers skims the body and moves as you do, rather than clinging. Loose, flowing shapes let the air move around you, which is what you want on a hot day. Red and white looks fresh and sharp in the sun, and it pairs well with denim, tan, navy and cream.

What to make

• Dresses: shirt dresses, tea dresses, wrap dresses and maxi dresses
• Blouses and tops: relaxed shirts, camisoles and tie-neck tops
• Skirts: gathered, tiered and bias-cut styles
• Trousers and jumpsuits: wide-leg trousers, culottes and jumpsuits

Sewing tips

• Wash gently before cutting, as viscose can shrink
• Choose a fine, sharp needle and a medium stitch length
• Neaten seams to stop fraying, with French seams, an overlocker, a zigzag stitch or bias binding
• Press on a low heat from the reverse, with a pressing cloth if you have one

• Width: 140cm/55" (approx)
• Weight: 125gsm
• Composition: 100% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Woven viscose
• Colour: Red, White

✔Machine washable at 30°C or lower, on a gentle cycle
✔Wash separately the first time, then with similar colours
✔Do not use bleach
✔Do not tumble dry
✔Dry flat or line dry in the shade
✔Iron on a low heat, on the reverse
✔Always test a small sample first to check your preferred washing method

Viscose is made from plant-based cellulose, and this fabric is made to be worn and washed for years. Choosing a well-made fabric with a classic geometric print, and caring for it gently, helps your handmade wardrobe last.